Anybody ever meet up?
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Anybody ever meet up?
I know some of you lucky people got together for a HHAD night not long ago, but I was wondering if you got together on a regular basis. Obviously it's a bit difficult if you're thousands of miles away (like me)
Anyhow, I'm coming to HH just after xmas to play golf. We normally end up being paired up with a couple of complete strangers, so if anybody fancies making up a fourball (or more) get in touch (especially if you're a Michelle Wie lookalike) It'd be good to meet up with some of you guys & pick your brains.
Anyhow, I'm coming to HH just after xmas to play golf. We normally end up being paired up with a couple of complete strangers, so if anybody fancies making up a fourball (or more) get in touch (especially if you're a Michelle Wie lookalike) It'd be good to meet up with some of you guys & pick your brains.
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I'm over in HH at Christmas and I will be playing golf so if you want a game get in touch, but if you want a bet please ensure you bring your handicap certificate I've been burnt before by jokers playing off a so called 27 and playing out of their skin and saying it's been one of them days, ideally if you play less than 18 its not really a problem
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Now I know nothing about golf, I wake up and start work just as the sun comes up and don’t finish before well after it’s gone down. But isn’t the whole point of recreational golf a matter of good company, sharing advice and help with them you choose to spend your time with. Don’t you just play to entertain and improve your own skills rather than denigrate your opponents lack of such things.Handsome Buddha wrote:I was really looking for somebody who could present me with more of a challenge. Saturday morning, once a week handicappers don't really do it for me!
Thanks anyway, I'll bear you in mind.
I understand the challenge aspect, and I know there are many golf societies in Hua Hin where you can get a competitive atmosphere if that is what you want.
I don’t play golf as I say, the only time I played, after four hits (misses) on the first hole some one behind me said, ‘come back tomorrow lad, and fan it some more’. Made everyone and me laugh. But how else do you learn?
I love snooker and can get regular breaks in the 35 - 40 mark, but when I play someone who is a novice, I don’t keep score, and we play an any ball available game, (keep potting ‘till you miss), regardless of the rules. This get’s them used to potting balls and helps their confidence. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a competitive sort of chap, but there is no point in causing grief for someone you already know is not a patch on your own skills. There is much more reward in helping someone to understand and teach the intricacies of your sport than just ride all over them for your own self gratification.
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Wow! Do you tolerate novices at anything?Handsome Buddha wrote:I don't have a problem with Sir Puttalot learning the game, as long as he's not on the course at the same time as me.
I'll put money on the fact that he slices the ball, & you're never really safe when there's somebody like that around!
It would give me no satisfaction to take money off a novice.
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Well spoken JD, agree entirely!JD wrote:Now I know nothing about golf, I wake up and start work just as the sun comes up and don’t finish before well after it’s gone down. But isn’t the whole point of recreational golf a matter of good company, sharing advice and help with them you choose to spend your time with. Don’t you just play to entertain and improve your own skills rather than denigrate your opponents lack of such things.Handsome Buddha wrote:I was really looking for somebody who could present me with more of a challenge. Saturday morning, once a week handicappers don't really do it for me!
Thanks anyway, I'll bear you in mind.
I understand the challenge aspect, and I know there are many golf societies in Hua Hin where you can get a competitive atmosphere if that is what you want.
I don’t play golf as I say, the only time I played, after four hits (misses) on the first hole some one behind me said, ‘come back tomorrow lad, and fan it some more’. Made everyone and me laugh. But how else do you learn?
I love snooker and can get regular breaks in the 35 - 40 mark, but when I play someone who is a novice, I don’t keep score, and we play an any ball available game, (keep potting ‘till you miss), regardless of the rules. This get’s them used to potting balls and helps their confidence. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a competitive sort of chap, but there is no point in causing grief for someone you already know is not a patch on your own skills. There is much more reward in helping someone to understand and teach the intricacies of your sport than just ride all over them for your own self gratification.
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Hey fellas, remember this one - it got Kenny Everett banned from the BBC (the first time):
Golfer - I'd like to book a tee-off time please.
Golf club man - I'm sorry sir, you are not welcome at our club.
Golfer - Not welcome!? But I'm a Country Member!
Golf club man - Yes sir, I do remember - that's why you're not welcome!
Golfer - I'd like to book a tee-off time please.
Golf club man - I'm sorry sir, you are not welcome at our club.
Golfer - Not welcome!? But I'm a Country Member!
Golf club man - Yes sir, I do remember - that's why you're not welcome!